Job Posting

CDFU JOB OPPORTUNITY - THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

POSTED JANUARY 2018

Title: Executive DirectorHours: 35-40 hours per week DOE, Cordova Residency preferred but other options consideredClosing date: Position open until filledSalary: Salary based on experience; Benefit package included

Cordova District Fishermen United is looking for a highly motivated, organized individual with fisheries and legislative knowledge to manage and direct day to day office operations, and carry out the CDFU mission to “Preserve, promote and perpetuate the commercial fishing industry in Area E in the state of Alaska, to further promote safety at sea, legislation, conservation, management and the general welfare for the mutual benefit of all our members.

Suitable candidates will possess the following skills/attributes:

An understanding of legislative process and commercial fishing politics, regulations, and policy.

Excellent written and oral communication skills; willingness to moderate.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVE

The Executive Director is the chief administrative and financial officer of the organization. The Executive Director must maintain a thorough understanding of all CDFU business and activities in order to assist the CDFU President and the Board of Directors in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating positions, programs and courses of action. The Executive Director serves at the direction of the CDFU board and shall assist the CDFU board in contacting governmental and private agencies, fisheries organizations/associations, individual fishermen, state departments and agencies, regional stakeholders, media and any other external contacts. The Executive Director shall assist the CDFU Board in the development and implementation of internal & external policies. The Executive Director shall be responsible for internal communication with the CDFU board and membership. The Executive Director shall assist the CDFU Board with all contracts and contract amendments on behalf of CDFU. The Executive Director serves as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Board of Directors and all standing committees of CDFU.

The Executive Director directs the daily operations of CDFU including, but not limited to, the following:

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Interview and select new employees, with input from Office Manager where applicable.

Complete employee performance appraisals and reviews.

Handle complaints, discipline and terminate as required, with Board consultation.

Provide frequent communication with the CDFU membership, Board of Directors, and member organizations with fisheries related news articles, updates on fisheries issues, new fisheries developments, fisheries related announcements and any other information of interest to the CDFU membership.

Regular meetings with staff, in the form of informal weekly sit downs or morning mug ups.

As chief administrative and financial supervisor of CDFU, the Executive Director may be asked periodically to perform duties outside of his or her job description for the benefit of CDFU. Such requests shall be made through the CDFU President and shall be reviewed for inclusion in the Executive Director’s job description at the next CDFU board meeting.

Questions? Please call CDFU at 424-3447.

Interested individuals should submit a resume and letter of interest via email to director@cdfu.org and jmccune59@hotmail.com or in person at the CDFU office. This position is vacant until filled. If interested, please submit these materials as soon as possible to be considered by the board. Thank you.

CDFU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CDFU does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations. Any questions or concerns about this statement can be directed to the CDFU Board of Directors by calling 907.424.3447 or via e-mail to the Board President, Jerry McCune, at jmccune59@hotmail.com.